Justicia brandegeeana ‘Fruit Cocktail’ Shrimp Plant

Description

Justicia brandegeeana ‘Fruit Cocktail’ is a compact shrimp plant cultivar with chartreuse to yellow-green bracts and red-pink tubular flowers. It provides a bright tropical accent for containers, patios, and frost-free garden beds.

Light

Grow Fruit Cocktail Shrimp Plant in bright light, from gentle sun to partial shade. In very hot climates, afternoon shade can help protect foliage and flowers. Browse our tropical plant collection for related warm-growing plants.

Water and Soil

Use a well-drained potting mix and water when the upper layer begins to dry. The plant performs best with regular moisture but should not remain waterlogged.

Pruning

Pinching growing tips encourages branching and a fuller shape. Trim older stems and spent flower clusters as needed to maintain compact growth and promote new flowering shoots.

Related Justicia Plants

Compare this cultivar with the classic Red Shrimp Plant or the upright Pink Brazilian Plume Flower.

Cold Protection

This is a frost-tender tropical. In cooler climates, grow it in a container and bring it indoors before freezing temperatures arrive.